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Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights a discussion with CSAF and CMSAF on racial issues in the Air Force, and the latest updates and final changes to the Air Force Song. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Timmethy James)

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects and preserves all Americans’ right to exercise free speech and the freedom of assembly. Accordingly, in accordance with AFI 51-508, Political Activities, Free Speech and Freedom of Assembly of Air Force Personnel, dated 12 Oct 18, Air Force commanders must preserve the service member’s constitutional right of expression to the maximum extent possible, consistent with good order, discipline, and national security.

As part of the Air Force’s on-going effort to encourage a more diverse pool of applicants to pursue careers in aviation, the minimum height requirement for officer applicants who wish to fly has been removed as of May 13, 2020.

Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, inducted three community members from Columbus, Mississippi, into the Columbus Air Force Base Wingman Program before relinquishing command on May 18.

At more than 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit he removes the orange glowing steel from his forge and places it onto his anvil where he begins striking -- what is now a small rectangular bar of steel – repeatedly with a hammer; the steel slowly shifts shape with the blow of each swing. As the steel begins to regain its color, signaling it has now cooled off to a point where it will not change shape as easily, he places it back into the forge to reheat.

Columbus Air Force Base hosted the first-ever Air Force Virtual Women’s Fly-In during a Facebook Live event May 11.With a nod to female aviation pioneers as the backdrop, the event, was open to all Airmen regardless of gender or career field, and helped Airmen create networks to learn more about experiences, leadership and life.“The vision of the